Friday, January 22, 2016

Time Out with Marika!

It seems that I've not taken enough Time Out, lately ... missed the last few challenges, I think. Today, I found just the time I needed to make it happen!Marika, of Me and Minime Crafting, is an artist, not just a card maker. I adore her gorgeous creations, and often save her lovely videos for my morning coffee ... our way of spending time 'together!' I was so please to see the designers at Time Out Challenge #48 CASEing Marika for their challenge. Doubly glad to see we could give it our own twist - which is what I'm calling the big mistake on my card!Here is Marika's beauty:

and her video can be found here. Be sure to fill your coffee/tea cup! =]

I am blending-skills-deficient, but I did put my best foot forward, and blended a pretty little card base with lavender ink. After creating all of my pieces and parts, I promptly proceeded to glue the flowers on the base... [oh you know I used that really strong mat medium, too]... and forgot all about my lavender panel.

Enough about my mistakes ... I'm so happy to play along - with my twist: die cut flowers with some Copic detailing!

Michele, I NEEDED to come here also and say how beautifully elegant and stunning your card is. I just love the depth of the flowers and the contrast of those white flowers against that darker violet background is gorgeous. With or without the lavender panel, this is beautiful. And, just between you and me... I changed my plan at least five times while making that card of mine, so great CASE in every detail! :) Thanks for taking the time to CASE my card! It means a lot to me.

Hello Michelle: Oh how I love this card!!! your CASE of Marika's card is stunning. I love those gorgeous flowers, the dimension they add to your design is amazing, your "mistake" looks lovely.Thank you for sharing.Hugs,Maria Rodriguez.

Gosh, I watched that video and when I first saw Marika's card, I thought she used 3D flowers on it, but then I saw her color those flowers and was in total amazement! I wish I had the talent to make something flat come to life and look 3D. lol Even with all your problems, your card came out beautiful Michele!! I love it. Hugs, Brenda

Spectacular, Michele ... what beautiful, bold blooms that really pop off the bright violet ... a striking stunner, my friend (in spite of ... or maybe because of ... your enthusiasm for multi matte medium!!). So delighted to have you back playing with us at Time Out! Hugs, Anita :)

I would give my two front teeth to have those fantastic flower dies, Michele - wow, wow, WOW!!!! The little bit of grey on the inside of the flowers are fabulous!!! The little bit of white twine and the enamel dots finishes it off perfectly!!!! This is soooooo beautiful, Michele, I keep on going back to have another look!!!! LOVE your take on Marika's inspiration card!!! A winner in my books!!!Hugz